cordon

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A line of people or barriers placed around an area to guard or block it.

   Police formed a cordon around the crime scene.

2. 2
   verb

   To close off an area with a line of guards or barriers.

   Officers cordoned the streets leading to the square.

3. 3
   noun

   A ribbon worn across the chest as a sign of honour or rank.

   The general wore a bright red cordon across his uniform.

From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde. More at cord.

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